Organisms

Naja

A genus of elapid snakes, also known as cobras, that are indigenous to Africa, Central and Southern Asia, and adjacent islands such as Taiwan and the Philippines.

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Abstract

A genus of elapid snakes, also known as cobras, that are indigenous to Africa, Central and Southern Asia, and adjacent islands such as Taiwan and the Philippines.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Boulengerina
  • Water Cobra
  • Cobra, Water
  • Cobras, Water
  • Water Cobras

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

2018; use ELAPIDAE 1994-2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Elapidae (1994-2017)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Naja. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000073156. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000073156
  2. Naja. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naja
  3. Naja. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q220475